The tragic love story of the author's Great Grandmother who lived in Orkney before emigrating by sailing ship with her Harcus family to Otago, New Zealand.

Now in association with author and historian Peter Groundwater Russell, fascinating new information has been added about the small North Isle of Eday and the family’s emigration. The latest 2025 revision also commemorates the 150th Anniversary of their arrival in the New World.

Robertina - A Portrait of Courage and Hope is available on Amazon in Paperback, eBook, £9.95 - £4.99 and from the www.orcadian.com bookshop in Kirkwall, Orkney.

Reader Review: I really enjoyed this book not only for the wonderful story that is told beautifully but also for all the history and detail that is put into it too! I felt I was there with this family on their great journey. Highly recommended.